HeyRuaHow to say “accountancy” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuntasóireacht
- English:
- accountancy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-tuh-soh-rukht” /ˈkʊn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cuntasóireachta, na cuntasóireachta (e.g. cúrsa cuntasóireachta, accountancy course)
What does “cuntasóireacht” mean?
- accountancy
- The work or profession of keeping and checking financial accounts.Also: accounting, bookkeeping, accountant's profession.
“Cuntasóireacht” with the article
Here is cuntasóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an chuntasóireacht
the accountancy
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Cuntasóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuntasóireacht, the Irish word for accountancy.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar chuntasóireacht.
She is studying accountancy.
Is maith liom an chuntasóireacht mar ghairm.
I like accountancy as a career.
D'oibrigh sé i gcuntasóireacht ar feadh fiche bliain.
He worked in accountancy for twenty years.
Tá céim sa chuntasóireacht ag mo dheartháir.
My brother has a degree in accountancy.
Is gnólacht cuntasóireachta mór é sin.
That is a big accountancy firm.
Ní maith léi an chuntasóireacht ar chor ar bith.
She doesn't like accounting at all.
Thosaigh mé ar scrúduithe cuntasóireachta inné.
I started accountancy exams yesterday.
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Accountancy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accountancy?
The Irish for accountancy is cuntasóireacht (pronounced “KUN-tuh-soh-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cuntasóireacht in Irish?
Cuntasóireacht is said like “KUN-tuh-soh-rukht” (IPA /ˈkʊn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cuntasóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cuntasóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cuntasóireacht change to chuntasóireacht or gcuntasóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuntasóireacht becomes mo chuntasóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuntasóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cuntasóireacht and cuntasóir?
Cuntasóireacht is the profession, accountancy, while cuntasóir is the person, an accountant.
